Bag handle



H. J. CHILTON.

Jan. 3o, 1923.

BAG HANDLE.

ORIGINAL FILED Ocr. 13. 1919.

` my taf Patented dan. 30, 1923.

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i Masse Brio HANDLE.

Application led October 13, 1.919, Serial No. 330,293.' Renewedoctober- 29, 1921. Serial No. 511,448. l

To all w71 om t 'may 00u-cern Be it known that l, HENRY J'. irriL'roX, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago in the count` or (oolr and State ot" illinois, have invented a certain new and useful improvement in Bag Handles, of

which the following is a tull, clear, concise, and exact description, reference being had to the accompanj-/ing drawings, forming. a part ot' this speciiication. Y

The invention relates to handles for traveling bags and the like, ad primarily to that type ot these devices which has as its object-v ilie prevention of theft, unauthorized use or mistakenly appropraating the bag ot' another.

rl`he invention has among its various ob.

jects the production ot a construction whereby the handle may be so arranged that itv exerted through the weight of various objects carried within the bag or other strains to which a handle is subjected.

The invention has as a further object the production or other fittings which cooperate with the above referred to iitting to securely hold Same in position and which add to the appearance of the bag when the handle is in either Ot its positions, and which may be readily applied and cheaply produced.

The invention contemplates various details of construction and designwhichwill result in greater strength, and which will add to the appearance thereof, all ot which will be clearly understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specilication which describe the con-y struction in detail.

ln the drawings Fig. l is a side elevation ot bag having' the invention applied thereto and being broken awajvv to show a position which the handle may assume when in an inoperative position;

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken on line.

2-2 et Fig. l;

Fig. 3 isa sectional view `taken onl line 3 3 of'Fig. 2; I f

Fig. Lllis ayplanviewpartialiy ,in section showing.` one olli the yfittings used in f the con'- struction shown' .in Fig. 1-

and

Fig. 5. isfadetail perspective view of the pori-tieni` which; is secured to the bag andi towhich the handley is-.secured so as to permitI same :to ass-urne various` positions, as shownl in F ig.I vl. l .y j Ihe.- invention. contenfiplates` the use oit' al pa1roittings generally designated lOV and ll,

which are-spaced'rapart from eachother and l' have one'r end connected to thebaghandle,

the opposite. ends ofi said fittings curedto this ,bag frame 12- so 'that the entire strain will'be exerted uponthissframeiand nonewill be transmitted' to. the smaller lraine 13; r:Fhus this smaller frame which usually carries the. elements which cooperate with the lock 14e and catches 1531-15, willv not bebeing' se- Y come distorted asA would result should any Y strain be, tranemittedfthereto.r These :tit-I tings 10 and. l1 eachhave a. porti-on whichis designed to. be am-'anged on interposed between the` bag. frames l2 andxl. when' said rarnesaare closedv as.l shown 1n Fig. 2,4yet

permitsthese tramesto. beopened togpermit ot access to thermterior 'ofi-the bag or to permit the handle-to .be arrangedwithin the bag Vand,lockedtherein by. means ot' the keylocl 14Cy and: the f catches- 'l 5-15 yusually provided upon traveling bags.`

h Y These fittings gen-Qy erally designated: 10. and 1l` include the swinging elements.' 16, the' depending arms I;y 17.117` and;A the attachingeleinent 18. lthe latter ybeing. arranged: uponf ther: outside ott' the-larger.. bag. frarnefand has the clamping lingers 'which4 extendl through apertures ini-r Lthisl :framey and engage thel arms 17e-17 and 'securely hold-the .latter with rel-ation ytothe frame l2 whichfcarries all; of said Vittings.

This attachingfelement 18 is preferably stamped' to'produce the body portiony 18a which is of a length suiicient to extend-'to the 'apertures' 1941-19V usually provided in frames for-.the reception of the holding elements of ittings ordinarily provided for' holdingthe handle to the frames. Asbefore stated, these element-S18 are providedwith.y

fingers" 20.-20 which are, passed through the apertures 19--19 inthe frame, and through the apertures :2l-21 provided'y in' the. lat-I erallyfprojecting portion 22 of the depend.- ing arms 1,7, they'being bent as shown to clamp. these arms to: the trame. They upper wall of these elements 18 is curved transversely of the length of the frame or in other words to correspond to an arc struck from the center of the pivot of the swinging element 16. This is clearly shown in Fig. 2. The element 16 is pivoted between these depending arms by means of the pin 23 which has its ends headed or upset to prevent separation olf these parts. This pivoted element has an eyelet 2a for the reception oil the pin and a shank portion 25 which extends from the eyelet to the transverse portion 26 which is of a length suiiicient to` eX- tend beyond the edge 27 of the trame 12, at f which point it is bent to produce the hoolr shaped portion 28, the latter being separated from the transverse portion 26 so 4that it may be passed over the traine 12 and over the element 18 when the handle is swung to either ot its positions. For the purpose oit aiiording strength to the member 16 at the bend 29 it is arched as clearly shown in Fig. 1, and is of a greater dimension at this point than the shank 25. The hoop shaped portion 28 is curved in both directions, that is from one side edge to the other and from the bend 26 to the extremity ci the hook portion. rlfhis construction results in a housing for the reception of the bent ends of the iingers 30-30 of the eyelet 31, whereby the ring 32 of the handle is secured to this itting. By curving the hoolred portion in the manner specified its strength is increased and its appearance added to when the handl is arranged in carrying position. The curve ot the sid edges of the hook shaped member preferably corresponds to ,an are struck from lthe center of the pin 23 and is spaced apart from the member 18 a distance sutil" cient to permit same to clear said member.

From the foregoing explanation of the structure it is evident that no strain or any kind is transmitted to thesmaller `trame 13, as the fittings are secured to the larger :trame 12. The. transverse'portion 26 being 'interposed between theV frames 12 and 13 transmits any strain directly upon the larger frame 12. By resorting to this arrangement the smaller trame is protected against being I distorted, which insures that the alignment ot the portions which vcooperate' with Vthe locl; 14 and catches 1515 is insured., fas these parts are usually carried by the smaller` frame 13. i

It is further evident that the parts are designed so that the material is distributed. and proportioned in manner which insures the proper strength ol" the parts and also that the same may be stamped which results in that it may be cheaply manufactured. lt vis also erident that the lingers Btl/30 oiC the eyelet 31 are housedso that same cannot con tact i ith ai ything when the 'fitting and han dle is swung into or out ot the bag.

Having thus described the invention it is obvious thatk changes and modifications may be resortetL to without departing from the spirit of the appended claims.

l.lhat l claim and desire to cover by Letters Patent is: Y 1. 1n a handle for traveling bags constructed to be positioned interiorly and eX- teriorly oi the bag, the combination ot' a tting, a :traine to which the fitting is secured, said fitting having andle secured thereto and being mounted to swing over the iframe and being reen-forced between the connection with the trame and the handle, the fitting being curved to correspond with an arc struck from the center ot' its pivot and being curved lengthwise of the frame.

2. ln a handle for traveling bags constructed to be positioned interiorly and ex i teriorly oi the bag, the combination of a. fitting, a trame to which the titting is secured, said litting having a handle secured thereto and being mounted to swing with relation to the trame, means for attaching said iitting to said frame, said means and said lit-ting being curved to correspond with the curve of an arc struck trom the pivot cit said fitting.

3. ln a handle vfor traveling bags constructed to be positioned interior-ly and ei;- teriorly oit the the combination ol a constructed to swing from the interior to the ente-rior or the bag, a handle secured to the fitting, a iframe to which said iitting secured. said fitting being reeniorced between its connection with the trame and thehandle, means for sei-tiring the litting to said traine, said means inelnding ay pair of arms depending from the 'traine and. means connecting said arms to the traine.

1l. l'n a handle tor traveling bags constructed to be positioned interiorly and eX- teriorlyA ot the bag, the combination of a handle, a fitting whereby the handle is secured to the bag, a trame to which the fitting is secured, fitting being mounted to be passed over the fram-e to position the handle interiorly or exteriorly of the bag, and being curved lengthwise and transversely of said frame.

5. ln a handle tor traveling bags constructed to be positioned interiorly and exteriorly otA the bag, the. combination ot a fitting. a trame to which the fitting is secured, a handle and means tor attaching the handle to the iitting, said litting being constri'icted to provide a space between it and the trame to allow said means to be arranged between the .Fitting id the traine.

6. Si handle ifortrareli bags constructed to be positioned interior ndiesteriorlyr ot the bag. the cembinanon o.; a fitting. trame to wir h the litt-ing is secured, a handle, and

f attaching the handle to the iity id fitting; being` curved lengthwise and transversely ot the traine to pro ide a housing between said frame and said fitting.

v7. In a handle for traveling bags constructed to be positioned interiorl7 and exteriorly of the bag, the combination of a iitting, a frame to which the iitting is secured, a handle secured to the fitting, said fitting being mounted to Swing over the frame interiorly and exteriorly of the bag, said fitting being reenforced between the connection with the frame and the handle, and being curved to correspond with an arc struck from the center of the pivot of said fitting.

8. In a handle for traveling bags constructed to be positioned interiorly and exteriorly of the bag, the combination of a tting constructed to swing from the interior to the exterior of the bag, a handle secured to the fitting, a. frame to which said fitting is secured, and means for attaching said fitting to the frame, said means and said fitting being curved to correspond with the curve of an arc struck from the pivot of the fitting and said fitting being curved lengthwise of the frame."

9. In a handle for traveling bags constructed to be positioned interiorly and exteriorly of the bag, the combination of a frame, a fitting constructed to swing with relation to the frame, a handle secured to the fitting, attaching means for attaching the handle to the fitting, said fitting being curved to correspond with the curve of an arc struck from the pivot of' the fitting and i being also curved lengthwise of the frame to provide a housing for the handle attaching means, means for securing the fitting to the frame, said means including a portion arranged outside of the frame and having a portion which is curved transversely to its length.

10. In a handle for traveling bags constructed to be positioned interiorly and eX- teriorly of the bag, the combination of a handle, a iitting whereby said handle is secured to the bag, said fitting being pivoted to swing interiorly and exteriorly of the bag and having a portion which is curved to correspond with an arc struck from the center ofthe pivot of said member.

11. In a handle for traveling bags constructed to be positioned interiorly and eX- teriorly of the bag, the combination of a handle. a fitting whereby said handle is secured to the bag, and a frame to which the fitting is secured, said fitting being mounted to be passed over the frame to position the handle interiorly and exteriorly of the bag and being reenf'orced between the connection with the frame and the connection of the handle.

12. In a handle for traveling bags constructed to be positioned interiorly and eX- teriorlv of the bag. the combination of a pair of frames, one of' which is arranged outside of the other, a fitting secured to the outer frame, a handle secured to said fit ting, means for securing the fitting to the frame, and said fitting being constructed to permit the handle to be arranged interiorly and vexteriorly of the bag.

13. In a handle for traveling bags constructed to be positioned interiorly and eX- teriorlv of the bag, the combination of a pair of frames, one of which is arranged outside of the other, a iitting secured to the outer frame, a handle secured to said tting, means for securing the fitting to the frame, said fitting being constructed to permit the handle to be arranged interiorly and eX- teriorly of the bag and a lock for locking said frames together.

14. In a handle for traveling-bags constructed to be positioned interiorly and eX- ter-iorly ofthe bag the combination of a pair of frames, one of which is arranged outside of AtheV other, a fitting having a handle secured thereto, said fitting being secured to the outer frame and being constructed to permit the handle to be arranged interiorly and exteriorly of the baganda lock for locking the frames together when the handle is in either of its positions.

15. In a handle for traveling bags constructed to be positioned interiorly and eX-| teriorly of the bag, the combination of' a pair of frames one of which isv arranged outside of the other, a fitting having a handle, said fitting being secured to the outer trame and constructed to permit the handle to be 'arranged interiorly and exteriorly of the bag and a lock for locking the frames together when the handle is arranged within the bag.

16. In a handle for traveling bags' constructed to be positioned interiorly and eX- teriorly of the bag, the combination of a pair of frames, one of which is arranged outside of the other, a pair of fittings -sef cured to the outer frame, a handle, the opposite ends of which are secured to said fittings, said fittings permitting said handle to be arranged interiorly and exteriorly of the bag and a lock for locking the frames together, said lock being arranged between said fittings.

17. In a handle for traveling bags, the combination of a pair of frames, one of which is arranged outside of the other, and a handle secured to the outer frame, said handle being permitted to be positioned interiorly and exteriorly of the bag and being constructed to permit the inner frame to be moved with relation to the outer frame and the handle.

1K8. In a handle for traveling bags, the combination of a pair of frames one of which is arranged outside of the other, and a handle secured to the outer frame, said handle being permitted to be positioned interiorly and eXteriorly or the bag and being constructed to permit the inner trame to be moved with relation to the outer frame and the handle, and means for locking said `trames together when said handle is arranged interiorly or exteriorly of said bag.

19. ln a handle for traveling bags, the combination of a pair of frames arranged to be opened to permit of access to the interior of the bag and closed to preventaccess thereto, a lock and a latch for releasably locking the frames together, a handle secured to one or said frames and having means permitting the handle to be arranged interiorly and eXteriorly of said bag, and being` arranged to transmit the load upon the trarne to which said handle is secured.

20. In a handle for traveling bags, the combination of a pair of frames arranged to be opened to permit of access to the interior of the bag and closed to prevent access thereto, a lock for locking said frames together, a handle secured to one ot said frames and having means permitting the handle to be arranged interiorly and exteriorly of said bag, and being arranged to transmit the load upon one frame only.

2l. In a handle for traveling bags, the combination of a pair of frames arranged to be opened to permit of access to the interior of the bag and closed to prevent access thereto, a handle secured to one of said frames and having means permitting the handle to be positioned interiorly and exteriorly of the bag, and arranged to transmit the load upon the frame to which saidhandle is secured.

22. In a device of the class described, the combination of a bag constructed to be opened to permit of access to the interior of said bag, and closed to prevent access thereto, a handle secured to the bag, said handle having means lfor permanently securing the handle to the bag and permitting the handle to be arranged interiorly and eXteriorly thereof, said means being secured to the bag and having a portion constructed to be passed over and under the portion of the bag to which it is secured.

23. In a device of the class described, the

combination of an outer frame, a pair of iittings secured to said frame, a handle the opposite ends of which are secured to said fittings, a lock arranged between said ttings, and a latch arranged upon the opposite sides of the lock, said fittings permitting the handle to be arranged interiorly or exteriorly ot said bag.

In Witness whereof, l hereunto subscribe my name this 8th day of October D.,

HENRY J. CHILTON. 

